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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
2
An Independent Newspaper states it is published every evening except Sunday and not affiliated with any club. It credits the Associated Press for its news and reserves republication rights for material not credited to the paper locally.
Salt Lake County pays half the state taxes while Salt Lake City eyes more self rule. The piece argues Salt Lake's dominance drains statewide resources and warns other towns would bear the burden if Salt Lake sought independence.
A state commission, awaiting legislative overhaul, is described as a failure with members reportedly resigning and lacking power to initiate. The piece notes the governor’s oversight and suggests reforms in public utilities regulation.
A fragment argues that commissioners must be worthy of their high positions and act without coercion. It warns that failure to perform duties or corruption by other officers justifies lawful authority to intervene and restore integrity.
A French and American war commission chief Andrew Tardieu rejected widespread reports that France would charge the United States for land and trenches. Reports, spread by several correspondents, claimed Americans paid rent for ground seized and for property used by both sides. The denial states German propaganda is fueling the rumor despite consistent French and American practice of mutual support when troops are rotated or relieved.
A vivid lyric humorously chronicles the grip of influenza with grim imagery. The verses name fear illness and death, while noting a hopeful return to health after a long, painful ordeal. The piece reflects wartime anxieties and humor in coping with disease.
Fragmentary remarks discuss relief aid and public resources for Allied forces and hospitals. The text argues the United States will not accept coercive reparations or territorial demands, noting France Belgium Italy and Britain seek restoration and reparations while central powers may not compensate fully. It touches on wartime lending and postwar finance dynamics between the United States and Europe.
A disjointed reminiscence links the end of World War I to the rise of paranoia and militarism. It notes leaders like Wilhelm II and the collapse of empires, while lamenting social ills, fears of tyranny, and the nightmare of conquest as the year 1918 fades and peacetime begins.
A chaotic scene outside the White House on New Year's Eve drew soldiers to quell the crowd as women protested passionately. Reports describe banners and heated speeches accusing President Wilson while onlookers and officials sought to restore order amid the tumult.
The piece describes backlash against militant suffragists and their supporters, noting insults aimed at a benevolent figure and a backlash from home women and ranchers. It portrays a divide between the dominant suffrage movement and more traditional female voters, with strong rhetoric about slander and defamation.
Members of the Maccabees gather at the 1.0 Hall at 8 p m Friday for a meeting to elect officers. Com D Harris and R K are listed with L J Parry as committee. News item notes local civic activity and early year planning.
Polish premier Andress Mov arnows hl stated in a speech that Poland seeks autonomy and schools for minorities but desires equal rights for all who fulfill civic duties. He criticized Russia and Germany for harming Polish industries and markets and urged Allies to address territorial questions while keeping to Polish sovereignty without German or Ukrainian claims.
Pershing theater in New York City, described as the only playhouse abstaining from civilian use, will open tonight for soldiers through the New York Community Camp service. The initial bill features a symphonic pantomime The Message of the Cold and a production The Masqueraders by the Pershing Musics Comedy Stock Company, with cash led by Mrs Margaret Vale Hires.
Taft Stoutly Upholds League Of Nations addressing Omaha audience at a banquet. He argued for a four point framework including a tribunal for disputes, a conciliation commission, a police force, and a congress to codify principles. He criticized opponents who misrepresented the idea.
In Warsaw a Polish premier describes Bolshevism as a danger and urges Poland to unite for defense amid interwar turmoil. He warns of unemployment and foreign pressure, outlines land reform aims, and notes three historic occupiers shaping Poland’s economy.
A Danish businessman reporting from Russia describes Petrograd facing extreme shortages and famine under Bolshevik governance. Prices for food and basics have surged, banks are nationalized, and civilian life is hampered by rationing, permit controls, and disrupted trade. Discontent grows as citizens endure hunger and widespread economic collapse, with unrest expected to rise after dark.
An inventor announces a rapid copying device for typewriters that uses a globe sampler and a pager to automatically record messages. The mechanism claims 160 letters per minute with fifteen adjustments to the keyboard. A technical explanation will follow in a forthcoming issue. Openings of public schools postponed amid western storms and related civic events.
The report notes postmaster resignations in Utah and Idaho, with new appointments to fill vacancies. Civil service exams set for February 19 to select a Garfield Utah postmaster, salary listed at 1800, while league officials announce appointive actions and comments from key baseball figures about qualifications and coverage.
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